The Atlanta Hawks are poised to land Phoenix restricted free-agent guard Joe Johnson in a sign-and-trade deal for Boris Diaw and two future lottery-protected first-round draft picks.

— Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Asked by Suns brass whether he would rather be in Atlanta starring on a losing team or a cast member in Phoenix on a winning team, Joe Johnson picked the Hawks. He will get his wish Tuesday in a sign-and-trade deal.

— USA Today

The Atlanta Hawks likely will not offer Eddy Curry a contract, league insiders say, partly because of lingering suspicions about his irregular heartbeat.

— Chicago Sun-Times

There’s a possibility Atlanta could trade for Eddy Curry if he were willing to accept a modest deal. Or he could take one from the Bulls, though he has said he will not.

— Chicago Tribune

The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics are close to a deal that would send a newly signed forward Antoine Walker to Miami. The Heat might not be giving up much more than its $1.9 million trade exception, a minimal-salary player and draft picks.

— Miami Herald

Memphis point guard Jason Williams still looks like he’s headed to Miami via trade, but just how the transaction will occur also remains cloudy. There might be at least one other team involved and possibly more players, but sources maintain that Williams and his Grizzlies, swingman James Posey, will end up in Miami and Eddie Jones will leave the Heat.

— Miami Herald

The Heat also is expected to announce the re-signing of Shaquille O’Neal to a deal that one NBA source said is a five-year contract worth $25 million each year.

— Miami Herald

The Lakers shortly will reach a decision on forward Brian Grant — they are leaning strongly toward waiving him to save almost $30 million in luxury taxes.